Sunday, March 30, 2008

Baby 9x Viet Nam

"That to me is the perfect coat for next season," said Carrigan, pointing to a navy funnel neck pea coat with a pleats extending from the waist. "Rather than saying it's military,' I'm calling it utility.' Like the Bauhaus," he said, referring to the design movement that originated in Germany in the early part of the 20th century, which emphasized a marriage between form and function and practical, utilitarian design.

"I think like an architect," continued Carrigan. "There's nothing wrong with everyday dressing. I design for people."

Perhaps no other item of clothing than a pair of jeans is more iconic as part of the everyday wardrobe, and Calvin Klein invented designer denim in the 70s. This year, they will celebrate their 35th anniversary of their jeans, and in homage to the now legendary pair of jeans worn by a young Brooke Shields, Carrigan has brought back the original tan stitching and "omega" pocket detailing on a polished pair of rinsed indigo flared jeans. They're not exactly a replica of the originals, however - Carrigan said it's more about a subtle reference to the past, with a rinse and silhouette that's completely contemporary.